Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire vs. Xplora 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire and Xplora 4. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire vs. Xplora 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Xplora 4
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 47 mm 42 mm
Height 47 mm 56.5 mm
Depth 14.7 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 60 g 50 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Xplora 4
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes -
Features Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CELLULAR Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Xplora 4
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Xplora 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Xplora 4
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective TFT - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.4"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Xplora 4
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Xplora 4
Case Size 47 mm -
Case Shape Round -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Carbon grey DLC | Titanium Blue | Pink
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Xplora 4
Band Type Band -
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black | Ember orange | Titanium Blue | Pink
CAMERA Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Xplora 4
Sensor Resolution - 2 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Xplora 4
Storage Capacity 32 GB 4 GB
CPU Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Xplora 4
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 8909W
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Xplora 4
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 48 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Xplora 4
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay Camera, Photo Gallery
Compliant Standards - IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 1.5 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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